As per one of the latest reports by Get West London, Fulham are targeting Newcastle United’s striker, Dwight Gayle, and are desirous to lure him to Craven Cottage in the upcoming January transfer window. Slavisa Jokanovic’s side might not have had a great first half in the ongoing campaign in the Championship, but with a few additions in January, they might emerge as one of the candidates likely to pave their way into the Promised Land of Premier League.
The Cottagers signed Rui Fonte and Aboubakar Kamara during the summer transfer window but Jokanovic is willing to add players who have plenty of experience of Championship football under his belt and no wonder they have put Gayle on their radar. Last season, the Magpies clinched a promotion to Premier League by finishing at the top of English second division table and one of the players who played a pivotal role was Gayle, who led the striking force more often than not.
However, Gayle hasn’t been at his best so far this season in the Premier League and has scored just 3 goals in 18 appearances for Newcastle United. His stature under the tutelage of Rafael Benitez is on the decline, but other English clubs are well aware of his potential and what he could offer them. With the apparent interest from Fulham, Gayle’s exit from St. James’ Park might be a subject of discussion, but it would be better if Benitez remains patient with him, at least until the end of this season.
The 28-year-old has plenty of experience of English football, having emerged through the youth ranks of Arsenal and plied his trade with the likes of Peterborough United, Crystal Palace, apart from Newcastle United of course.
He is a very energetic player, who, despite not having a daunting figure, knows how to position himself in the final third and do the damage to the opposition. Besides, he is quite clinical as well and can hold the ball well.
One of the good aspects about Gayle is the manner he ticks with his passes and precision whilst doing the same and showcases a lot of industry up front. He is a threat to the opposition with the set-pieces too. Losing him would mean losing a player with a significant calibre and pedigree and thus, despite his indecent run of form, he should be one of the players which the Toon should hold onto.
